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At Yoga by Degrees, we like to sweat so we turn up the heat in our classes. Heat during yoga practice has numerous benefits. It allows for a deeper cleanse of the body and boosts the body’s circulation. Heat loosens up the muscles and detoxifies the organs. Heat allows for greater range of motion in joints, muscles, ligaments and other supporting structures of the body. Heat also has a calming affect on the mind and when the mind slows down and the heart rate picks up you have the perfect combination for a hatha yoga practice. Our classes are heated from 80º F to 105º F. Check out our website at www.yogabydegrees.net to find the right class with right amount of heat for you.

Workshops are specialty classes that go beyond our regular classes & allow you to dive deeper into an area of your interest. YBD offers workshops each month with many different topics from Acro Yoga, Blindfold yoga, Sound Therapy, & even a New Years Eve Fire & Flow!

If you are looking for some plans this weekend join Paula in a playful AcroYoga Workshop or immerse yourself in Jenny’s use of Sound Healing to connect sound to your body’s natural vibration.

Acro Yoga is a form of body movement which playfully mixes yoga with the power of acrobatics and the therapeutic benefits of massage. Working with partners, you will develop better body awareness, as well as a deepened capacity to trust yourself and others in a safe and fun environment. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Acro Yoga. It is accessible to all levels, and no partner is needed!

Immerse yourself in the healing sounds of the gong tuned to the planet Uranus and healing the Sacral Chakra, balancing emotions.The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. Based on ancient wisdom, the gong vibrates at the same frequency as the body allowing the body to heal itself. The gong balances the central nervous system and aids in deep meditation. Singing crystal and Tibetan bowls, harmonium, drums, and flute will be added to raise the vibration and heighten the experience. No yoga practice, all relaxation.

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Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi, the physical yoga practice can be frustrating and discouraging for practitioners with injuries or other range-of-motion challenges. Join Teresa in a supportive and safe environment and learn how to adapt prevalent yoga poses to meet your physical needs.This 1.5-hour workshop will be spent learning how to modify common poses and close with a relaxing level one class where we put our new modifications in practice.

We start with Intention cards and Essential Oils (optional) to ground and focus. Then it’s time to get comfortable, relax and clear your energy with the sounds of an Ocean Drum followed by 60 minute Yoga Nidra meditation.

Holding onto resentment and pain prevents our hearts from opening and limits the manifestation of our highest intentions. We’ll use gentle movement to get energy flowing and then a quiet introspective Yin practice (YBD restorative) to unfold ourselves into a more joyful experience. We’ll finish with simple breath-work and guided meditation.

Immerse yourself in the healing sounds of the gong tuned to the planet Uranus and healing the Sacral Chakra, balancing emotions.The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. Based on ancient wisdom, the gong vibrates at the same frequency as the body allowing the body to heal itself. The gong balances the central nervous system and aids in deep meditation. Singing crystal and Tibetan bowls, harmonium, drums, and flute will be added to raise the vibration and heighten the experience. No yoga practice, all relaxation.

108 is a mystical number in the yogic tradition, especially at the fall equinox. Come celebrate the beginning of the season of change. We will work to balance the chakras with chanting 108 AUMS, sacred sound healing, restorative practice and some guided meditation. All skill levels, passive practice.

This fun, challenging, and informative workshop will help you to take your physical practice to the next level. Explore how to playfully amp up your poses and incorporate creative transitions that will help you to stay focused, present, and, most of all, have a good time on your mat.

This workshop is appropriate for those with a strong understanding of foundational poses.

Yoga by Degrees Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training – Information

Free Information Session:Sunday, January 13th, 11:30am in Downers Grove. Ask questions, get answers, learn more about the program, meet the facilitators and alumni. Advance sign up suggested but not mandatory. Sign up here!

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*Yoga by Degrees wants to offer you any help we can in being a part of our teacher training programs. We will work with your individual financial situation to help give you the opportunity to be a part of the program.

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Payment Plans

Based on your individual situation, we can arrange a monthly or bi-weekly auto-payment plan. First payment due at least three weeks prior to training start date and last payment due at least three weeks prior to training end date.

Discounts

Platinum Members Receive A $250 Discount On Tuition. (i.e. Platinum Member Tuition Rate is $2750)

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Join Nikki and Alisa at our Elmhurst studioAugust 17 6:30p – 8:30p , as they guide you through an evening of mindfulness. Learn the tools needed to help you cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body. The first half of the workshop led by Nikki, Registered Dietitian, is designed to teach you the fundamentals of Mindful Eating, a non-diet approach to health and wellness that helps you tune into your body signals, break the cycle of chronic dieting and heal your relationship with food. The second half of the workshop will help you bring awareness and kindness to your body as Alisa guides you through an amazing “mindful” vinyasa flow practice. All levels welcome!

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As one of our very own teacher training graduates, we are lucky to have Denise as part of our teaching staff. Originally from Singapore, Denise came to love yoga after finding that breath to movement connection could be very therapeutic. She thoughtfully sequences her classes in a unique and enjoyable way. Her kind smile greets students at the desk and she strives to personally connect with everyone she encounters. Here’s where you can find her!

Mondays

5:45 YBD HOT, Downers Grove

Tuesdays

6:00AM YBD 2 95, Elmhurst

Thursdays

4:30 HIIT Pilates, Downers Grove

When and how did you come to yoga?

I came to yoga when I experienced the loss of a loved one and was seeking comfort and some form of catharsis. I actually started out with martial arts yoga, which is yoga with a little bit of martial arts movements and I found the linking of breath to movement very therapeutic.

Why did you start teaching yoga?

I have always wanted to teach yoga after experiencing the benefits of it but I was working long hours in a corporate job back then. After making a big move to Chicago from Singapore, I decided that it was time to take the plunge after discovering Yoga by Degrees by a flyer that was mailed to my house and it was one of the best decisions I have made.

What is your favorite pose?

Eight-angle pose. It is a strong pose which requires a stable foundation even though it is an arm balance and there are many fun transitions that you can play from this.

Who inspires your teaching?

Everyone and everything. I have always been an observer and just watching how things move around me, even how the trees sway and how animals and people move inspires me to create movements that are enjoyable and fun.

Tips for beginners…

Keep breathing no matter what.

What’s your favorite quote?

By one of my favorite authors, Kurt Vonnegut Jr: “I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don’t let anybody tell you different.”

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Chantel greets you warmly with her sweet smile at the desk and gracefully challenges you on the mat. Her classes are thoughtfully prepared and leave you feeling balanced and strong. She puts her heart and soul into each and every class and that is certainly felt by her students. Here’s where you can experience some Chantel magic:

Wednesdays (South Naperville)

YBD1 85 6:30pm

YBD2 105 8pm

Thursdays (Wheaton)

YBD HOT 9:30am

Saturdays (South Naperville)

HIIT Pilates 8am

YBD2 9:30am

Restorative 11am

When and How did you come to yoga?

My mom was my first yoga teacher. As a teen I would watch her teach and on occasion I would join in and practice with her, however it wasn’t until about six years ago that I started with a committed practice. As a way to rehabilitate a back injury, I decided to commit to a bi-weekly practice. Not only did I heal my back, but I found a powerful source of total connection and peace every time I stepped onto my mat. Needless to say I was hooked!

Why did you start teaching yoga?

I wanted to connect with like minded people that shared the same vision on heath and wellness as I do. Completing my teacher training here at YBD served as a beautiful foundation for cultivating these relationships and essentially helped springboard me into my teaching career.

What is your favorite pose?

Savasana!!!

Who inspires your teaching?

There are so many people that inspire me every day! My family, my students, and other teachers are a great source of teachings and wisdom. Some personalities in particular that I look to for inspiration are Tara Brach, Rolf Gates, and Leigha Butler.

Tips for beginners…

Practice! Keep showing up on your mat! Get curious! Shift from your “thinking” mode to “feeling mode”. Your yoga practice is so much more than just getting in and out of each posture, it is about reconnecting with yourself…body, mind, and soul. In a beginners mind lies great potential for growth and self discovery, so try to surrender to the uncertainty of it all and just breathe and observe.

What is your favorite quote?

“Practice, and all is coming…” – Sri Pattabhi Jois

What you practice, you will become, so it is important to observe what you practice. What are your habits and how are they serving you? Finding a pause in your day, EVERYDAY, allows time and space for self reflection.

Trying something new and challenging in the new year? Our South Naperville and Glen Ellyn locations offer Traditional Hot classes; the perfect way to detox after the holiday season! Our Traditional Hot instructor, Teri, has been teaching for over a decade! Her experienced classes are nurturing and welcoming. She adds a lightness and humor to her classes that provides a sense of comfort and fun! She is a very helpful and dedicated part of our YBD team and we hope you get a chance to spend time with her on your mat this year!

When and how did you come to yoga?

My yoga experience started with Bikram yoga in 2004. I graduated Yoga College Of India Los Angeles in spring 2006. I wanted to teach yoga because I am a people person. It’s my nature to want to help people and i saw first hand the many benefits a yoga practice can bestow on the regular practitioners, myself included.

Why did you start teaching yoga?

My personal practice has led me to Vinyasa where I love the gymnastics of it, the upside downs & backbends… however I feel the mix of the different yoga styles is best.

What is your favorite pose?

Currently Scorpion (Vyaghrasaba-Vrscikasna)

Who inspires your teaching?

Students are my best inspiration for teaching! Seeing their practice grow hearing the personal wins, healing, and accomplishments is so rewarding and encouraging. My favorite mentor is Emmy Cleaves a long time hot yoga teacher that is still teaching beyond her 85th year.

Tips for beginners…

The best tip I can pass on to new students is to come well hydrated and to begin an electrolyte regimen.